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Board of Public Works approves $15.3 million for park improvements and land conservation in Baltimore City, several counties

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works this week announced the allocation of over $15.3 million in grants to enhance parks and safeguard land across the state. The funds, distributed through various programs including the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will support local governments and a land trust in their conservation efforts. The most significant portion of the funding, […]

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SPARROWS POINT PARK: Baltimore County opens first major southeast-area park in two decades

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SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the Department of Recreation and Parks, elected officials and community stakeholders on Wednesday participated in a ribbon cutting event at Sparrows Point Park, the first new major recreational site in southeast Baltimore County in more than two decades. Located on a portion of what was once one of the world’s largest steel-producing and […]

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Maryland becomes first ‘Spotlight State’ for federal workers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced this week a new partnership with Work for America to help connect federal workers with state and local government jobs amid recent federal downsizing efforts. The partnership makes Maryland the first Work for America “Spotlight State,” which means the state’s labor force will be prioritized for vetted candidates looking to continue their public service […]

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Maryland DNR 2024 Fall Oyster Survey records solid reproduction for fifth consecutive year

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the preliminary results of its 2024 Fall Oyster Survey indicate that the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster populations are in good condition. The survey’s spatfall intensity index, a key indicator of reproductive success and potential population growth, was above the 39-year median for the fifth consecutive year. This positive trend follows a […]

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Maryland adds 4,900 jobs in January 2025, unemployment rate dips

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BALTIMORE, MD—Between January 2023 and January 2025, Maryland added 88,300 total jobs, according to new estimates released this week by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Over the past two years, total employment in Maryland grew by 3.2 percent, above the 2.8 percent growth rate for the United States. Data released by BLS does not include […]

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Cowenton Liquors hold grand opening in Perry Hall

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PERRY HALL, MD—Cowenton Liquors is officially open for business. Perry Hall’s newest liquor store held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 14, 2025. Cowenton Liquors: Wine & Spirits offers a wide selection of top brands, craft brews, fine wines, and premium liquors. “Congratulations to Cowenton Liquors: Wine & Spirits on its opening,” said Councilman David Marks. “My […]

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